"It’s been around more than three decades, long before Tribeca became an affluent suburb. Basquiat and Warhol hung out here; the ’80s cocaine chronicle “Bright Lights, Big City” immortalized it.
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Thirty years is a long time to sell anything, and The Odeon has a more interesting history than most other restaurants. In fact, Gael Greene named it one of the top ten "most important" restaurants in New York City (whatever that's worth).

It’s been around more than three decades, long before Tribeca became an affluent suburb. Basquiat and Warhol hung out here; the ’80s cocaine chronicle “Bright Lights, Big City” immortalized it.
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You expect to find a hangar steak with french fries, and there it is, along with trout amandine and a somewhat unusual grilled pork tenderloin with broccoli rabe, faro and bourbon sauce. Desserts run to homey American classics, like chocolate pudding, or bistro standbys like profiteroles.